My father recently passed away, leaving me in charge of his affairs. With no will, I may need to file a small estates affidavit.

Claims against estates are paid according to a certain heirarchy, as defined in section 5/18/10 of the Probate Code. Funeral and burial expenses...

Your question is very law-specific, in that you are inquiring into Statutes of Limitations for bring an action, and who bears the burden of proof...

I filed a personal injury lawsuit from a motor vehicle accident in 2002. 2 years later the lawyers told me case was dismissed.

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I filed a personal injury lawsuit from a motor vehicle accident in 2002. 2 years later the lawyers told me case was dismissed.

This may not be as clear cut as it appears from the Clerk's website - this may be what is known as a Default Judgment, which was entered as a...

My Brother passed away leaving his daughter as Executor of his will. She keeps changing the amt he left me. Is that legal?

Whether or not your brother's estate is probated (required if he owned real estate in IL, or his estate was greater than $100,000), it is a...

Sell my percentage of the trust

I am not licensed in California, but I think a better approach would be to assert your rights, as outlined under the Trust Agreement. You may have...

Im unemployed but i need a lawyer to get divorced because my husband says he will contest

You definitely need to consult with an attorney. There are resources available to you, if you are unemployed and cannot afford an attorney. Here...

Why would SSN and drivers id be required for a will?

I cannot say with certainity that he is being scammed, but that is an unusual request for information regarding a potential legatee or heir. If...

If i contest a will can i lose my portion of inheritance

I do not believe that your question can be appropriately answered without more information. Some states do enforce "No Contest" or "In Terroriam"...

A Small Estates Affidavit is relatively self-explanatory, but must done accurately in order for it to be effective. You will need a copy of your...